The Top 16 Chicken Breeds for Your Backyard Flock

Wyandotte: They have some of the most gorgeous feather patterns out there. Gold Laced and Silver Laced are the most common plumage colors, though they also come in blue, black, partridge, and more. With humans, Wyandottes are mostly calm and friendly birds, though a little aloof. They are not necessarily lap chickens. When it comes to demeanor around other chickens, they often rank high in the pecking order and can be bossy or even a little aggressive.